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It was a pleasure to be in Glasgow at the unveiling of the Nelson Mandela Statue. While Thatcher’s UK Government labelled Mandela a terrorist, Glasgow gave support, and in 1981 awarded Mandela the Freedom of the City. This statue is a permanent symbol of the struggle against Apartheid.

This week I urged the First Minister to ensure communities are at the heart of decision-making on the huge data centre applications that are under consideration across Scotland.

We took to the Chamber to challenge Reform on their racism and their misogyny last night. Lots of speeches from us, Labour and the SNP worth watching, but here's mine ⬇️

Men should stop telling women what they can and cannot wear. Women’s safety must never be used as an excuse to fuel racism and division.

Devolution has allowed us to make choices like free university tuition, free bus travel for young people, and support for families through the Scottish Child Payment. We deserve a Parliament whose powers are respected, not treated as something for UK politicians to play with.

Who gets to decide what is a Green AI datacentre, industry or communities?

12 years ago the Conservatives promised Scotland ‘devo-max’. Now they show contempt for democracy and plan a powergrab of devolved powers. When we reject them at the ballot box, their answer isn't to improve their policies, it's to threaten the Parliament Scotland elected.

Kemi Badenoch’s threat to strip Holyrood of powers shows what the Tories think of Scotland’s democracy. When people reject them their answer is to threaten the powers of the Parliament we elect. Russell Findlay needs to say whether he opposes this threat and what he intends to do about it.

The typical household gas bill has gone up by 33% since April. Clean renewable energy generation is Scotland's best path to energy security and lower bills.

It's world animal day! Here are 5 good news stories for animals in Scotland.